A/V Production – iOS to macOS

Tag: Ableton

Live’s User Library Folders File management with Ableton Live, well, it can be what you make it. In my case, it’s made for a big impact on workflow, especially going from creative to utility modes of production. The creative part is fun, and easy to focus on, but […]

Back in the good ole’ days there was no fancy wireless connections. Nowadays, all the connections are mostly wireless, and not so fancy (at times) for the high-availability sync protocols producers require. Fortunately, Apple’s CCK 3, or Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter to be official, now solves […]

Metagrid is probably the most overlooked music utility app on iOS. I think this is mostly due to lack of exposure, and perhaps being branded beyond the confines of a music utility, in fact its a utility for any Mac OS workflow. The concept of Metagrid is simple. […]

When I learned that Isotonik’s Sigabort would be releasing a VST/Au version of an Editor for the Novation Circuit, I knew it would be a great addition to the arsenal of utilities and upgrades the Circuit has seen since its original release. It’s been enjoyable, and Novation keeps […]

Whether a seasoned MIDI veteran or a new Music Producer – chances are you’ll have occasion to familiarize yourself with how Audio and MIDI work on Mac OS. So without further adieu, here are 11 tantalizing questions. Perhaps challenging, perhaps you’ll learn a new tidbit – or just […]

Since its inception in 2014 the Novation Launch Control XL has evolved into quite a powerful and diverse control surface. This article follows that development, and provides a detailed overview of the additional features Novation have developed for the LCXL, along with additional features and functionalities available from […]

I have a very simple iOS MIDI agenda. In the next paragraph I detail this agenda, following it up with some basic examples, and finish with brief conclusions. Hoping for some comments on my idea – Here we go:

Yesterday I finished up a few projects, freeing me up to work on my next – getting my gear properly connected. I’ve had a decent workflow, but the recent advances in iOS connectivity has prompted me to reevaluate my workflow – and exposed some blank spots. I’m hoping to […]

In my last 2 articles Transplatforming, and Generative Music Culture – Then, Now, & Why, I provided a broad overview of generative music, its history, social complexities, and reasons why it’s become so exciting in 2016. Now it’s time to feature some of the tools music makers can […]